Bill · H.R. 10121· House(119-HR-10121)
To obtain and direct the placement in the Capitol or on the Capitol Grounds of a statue to honor American humanitarian and star athlete Roberto Clemente of Puerto Rico.
- Introduced
- 8/20/2026
- Last activity
- 8/20/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Gus Bilirakis
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to obtain and place a statue honoring Roberto Clemente in the United States Capitol or on its grounds. The legislation directs the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement to acquire a statue within two years of the act's enactment. To ensure diversity, the committee must consider artists from various backgrounds, including those from the Puerto Rican community. The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the permanent installation of the statue in an appropriate location. Funding for this project is authorized through the Capitol Preservation Fund, with a cap on the total amount.
Yes
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+7
The bill honors a legendary figure within the Puerto Rican and Latino community through a national monument.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill promotes representation by specifically requiring consideration of artists from underrepresented demographic groups.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3
The bill honors Clemente, who was a member of the Marine Corps Reserve.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Representation for Underrepresented Groups: The bill requires the selection process to consider artists from a variety of backgrounds, specifically mentioning the Puerto Rican community and other underrepresented demographic groups (Section 2, subsection a, paragraph 2).
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Honoring a National Figure: The bill seeks to recognize the life and contributions of Roberto Clemente, describing him as an American humanitarian, star athlete, and a hero for the Puerto Rican community (Section 1, paragraph 14).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Cost: The bill authorizes the transfer of up to $500,000 from the Capitol Preservation Fund to pay for the acquisition and installation of the statue (Section 2, subsection c, paragraph 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Hispanic Americans+7Good For Veterans+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5
- 9/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/20/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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